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Since the creation of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loans Program, over 22 million veterans have achieved the American Dream of homeownership. Many veterans do not know the details of the program and therefore do not take advantage of the benefits available to them. If you are a veteran or you know someone who is, here is aContinue reading “VA Loans: Making a Home for the Brave Possible”

The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. As a seller, if you no longer need the extra room you have in your home, rest assuredContinue reading “Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?”

Did you know, at least 1 in 4 real estate agents have been asked to help sell a home because it is haunted? When selling a home that has a stigma of being haunted, you want to treat it as a normal listing. We know, boooring but, our job is to help individuals sell theirContinue reading “How to Sell a Haunted House”

Earlier this year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency made a new rule that limited Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s ability to purchase second home and investment property loans. As a result, interest rates and fees increased on those mortgages. The new rule has been paused while the FHFA reviews the ruling. The rule affected theContinue reading “Lower Rates May be Coming for Investment and Second Homes”

Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It was the first time in three months that the mortgage rate surpassed 3%. In a press release accompanying the survey, Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac,Continue reading “The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates”

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should buy now or wait, you need to ask yourselfContinue reading “Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You”

Today it is easier than ever to take lots of photos and has become the biggest way of documenting our lives. The ease with which we can take pictures and upload it to our computer, Facebook, Instagram, or some other application makes us rely heavily on those applications to preserve our precious photos.  Maybe weContinue reading “Want to be Happier? Surround Yourself with Pictures!”

There’s no denying it, Minnesota is one of the absolute best places to be in the fall. So let’s break it down, what are the best activities you can do this fall to enjoy every minute of it before winter! Here’s what we think, let us know what your favorite activities are! 1) Apple OrchardMinnesota,Continue reading “Top 5 Fall Activities in MN”

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation (national): The HouseContinue reading “Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?”

The City of St. Louis Park has implemented several programs to encourage people who work in the city to be able to live in the city as well. These programs are designed to help employees find a home near their job, producing the benefits of reduced commuting time, and increasing a stronger feeling of community. Continue reading “St Louis Park – More Affordable Than You Think  “